30-year-old government. And they have put into the equation the issue of the race card. They were saying that it was time for a black government and not acknowledging that there are blacks in the UBP government.

"And that is the UBP concern, the issue of divisiveness. You have blacks in the UBP who are in control of the government, but the PLP are saying that blacks are not in control unless they are in the PLP.'' -- Pam Gordon during an early indication of PLP success.

*** "Dr. Gordon has arisen. Pam brought him back alive.'' -- A man in Southampton East after the election result was announced.

*** "The voters spoke and when the voters speak there isn't much you can say.'' -- UBP St. George's North candidate Robert Stewart.

*** "He made a mistake, let's not rub it in.'' -- PLP St. George's North MP Delaey Robinson on Kenneth Bascome's failed attempt to defeat him.

*** "Delaey and I have no problem with one another. I told him that from the beginning. My only problem was I didn't appreciate the way the branch treated me as a person who had worked diligently on behalf of the Progressive Labour Party.'' -- Defeated Independent St. George's North candidate Kenneth Bascome.

*** "It was slaughter, a bloody slaughter.'' -- UBP Pembroke East candidate David Petty's reaction to the final election results.

*** "The only pity now is that we have such a weak and inexperienced opposition.'' -- Independent Pembroke West candidate Philip Perinchief.

*** "This is a sweet victory for us. The country sent a message for a change.

They have shown their confidence in a PLP government. I'm so very happy.'' -- Sandys North MP Dennis Lister.

*** "Well, that certainly wasn't on the radar.'' -- A UBP advisor at the Surf Club.